JP2003316418A - Commodity manufacturing apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide commodity manufacturing apparatus which can be properly operated even by a user who is not familiar with the commodity manufacturing apparatus. <P>SOLUTION: The commodity manufacturing apparatus which is a combined metering apparatus 1 and disposed at a commodity manufacturing line is provided with a touch panel 70. The touch panel 70 displays an operation screen to indicate operation contents to be performed by the combined metering apparatus 1, and a guidance screen to guide the operation contents according to the procedure. The touch panel 70 inputs the operation contents. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a product manufacturing apparatus arranged on a product manufacturing line.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Various product manufacturing apparatuses are arranged and used in a product manufacturing line for industrial products and foods.
For example, a weighing device for weighing products, a packaging device for packaging products, a case packer for packaging finished products in boxes, and the like are arranged and used in the product manufacturing line.

These product manufacturing apparatuses often include a display unit for displaying an operation screen and an operation unit for inputting operation contents. Then, on the operation screen, the operation content to be performed by the product manufacturing apparatus is displayed. For example, in the above-described weighing device, a start display for starting a weighing operation, zero point correction of a portion for weighing, setting display of weighing range, weighing speed, and the like are displayed on the operation screen. For these operations,
Usually, a detailed description is described in the manual of the product manufacturing apparatus, and the user who operates the product manufacturing apparatus refers to the manual and inputs the operation content of the product manufacturing apparatus.

In addition, a plan view of the product manufacturing apparatus being operated is often displayed on the display unit. With such a diagram, the user can easily understand the operation contents and can easily operate the product manufacturing apparatus.

[0005]

However, some users may not be familiar with the operation contents of the product manufacturing apparatus and may not be operating correctly. In particular, a user who is unfamiliar with the operation of the product manufacturing apparatus may operate the product manufacturing apparatus without performing the operation necessary for the product manufacturing apparatus to operate properly. With this, it is difficult to properly operate the product manufacturing apparatus.
In the above example, the user may suddenly start the weighing operation without performing the zero point correction of the weighing device, resulting in inaccurate weighing.

Even if the plan view of the product manufacturing apparatus is displayed on the display unit, the product manufacturing apparatus often has a complicated configuration and operation, and in some cases, it cannot be sufficiently expressed in the plan view. In such a case, the user may not be able to easily understand the operation content, and the operation may be difficult to perform. An object of the present invention is to provide a product manufacturing apparatus that allows even a user who is unfamiliar with the product manufacturing apparatus to appropriately operate the product manufacturing apparatus.

[0007]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a merchandise manufacturing apparatus arranged on a merchandise manufacturing line, which comprises a display section and an operation section. The display unit displays an operation screen indicating the operation content to be performed by the product manufacturing apparatus and a guide screen for guiding the operation content according to the procedure. The operation unit inputs the operation content. In addition, this product manufacturing device,
The display unit may include a so-called touch panel type display unit that also serves as the operation unit.

In this product manufacturing apparatus, the display section displays a guide screen for guiding the operation contents of the product manufacturing apparatus according to the procedure. Therefore, the user of the product manufacturing apparatus may input the operation content according to the guidance on the guidance screen. As a result, with this product manufacturing apparatus, even an inexperienced user can appropriately perform the operation. In addition, since many of the product manufacturing apparatuses arranged on the product manufacturing line perform relatively complicated operations and the input operation contents are often complicated,
The present invention is particularly effective.

The product manufacturing apparatus according to a second aspect is the product manufacturing apparatus according to the first aspect, wherein the display unit three-dimensionally displays the product manufacturing apparatus on the operation screen or the guidance screen. In this product manufacturing apparatus, the display unit three-dimensionally displays the product manufacturing apparatus on the operation screen or the guidance screen.
Many of the product manufacturing apparatuses are accompanied by three-dimensional movements, and if the configuration can be viewed three-dimensionally, the understanding of the operation contents will become easier. Therefore, with this product manufacturing apparatus, the user can more easily understand the operation content of the product manufacturing apparatus. As a result, with this product manufacturing apparatus, even a user who is unfamiliar with the product manufacturing apparatus can appropriately perform the operation.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided the product manufacturing apparatus according to the first or second aspect, wherein the display unit displays the operation of the product manufacturing apparatus as an animation on the operation screen or the guide screen. In this product manufacturing apparatus, the display unit displays the operation of the product manufacturing apparatus as an animation on the operation screen or the guidance screen. Therefore, the user can easily understand the operation of the product manufacturing apparatus. As a result, with this product manufacturing apparatus, even a user who is unfamiliar with the product manufacturing apparatus can appropriately perform the operation. In particular, since many product manufacturing apparatuses perform relatively complicated operations, displaying them in animation is effective for facilitating understanding.

A commodity manufacturing apparatus according to a fourth aspect is the commodity manufacturing apparatus according to any one of the first to third aspects, and further comprises selection means for selecting whether or not to display a guide screen.
In this product manufacturing apparatus, it is possible to select whether or not to display the guide screen by the selection means. The guide screen is convenient because it guides you through the operating procedure so that you can perform appropriate operations, but some users are familiar with the operation details of the product manufacturing device and may not need the guide screen. .
In this product manufacturing apparatus, the guide screen is not displayed when the guide screen is unnecessary, and the guide screen can be displayed when the guide screen is necessary. Therefore, when the guide screen is unnecessary, the guide screen is not displayed so that the product manufacturing apparatus can be efficiently operated.

The product manufacturing apparatus according to a fifth aspect is the product manufacturing apparatus according to the fourth aspect, further comprising a storage means. The storage means stores an operation level of a user who operates the product manufacturing apparatus and whether or not a guide screen corresponding to the operation level can be displayed. Then, the selection means displays the guidance screen based on whether or not the guidance screen stored in the storage means can be displayed.

In this product manufacturing apparatus, the selection means displays the guidance screen based on whether or not the guidance screen corresponding to the user's level stored in the storage means can be displayed. Therefore, the guide screen is not displayed when the user operation level is high and the product manufacturing device is familiar, and the guide screen is displayed when the user operation level is low and the product manufacturing device is unfamiliar. , The guidance screen can be automatically displayed / hidden according to the operation level of the user. Thus, the product manufacturing apparatus can be efficiently operated according to the operation level of the user.

[0014]

FIG. 1 shows a combination weighing device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The combination weighing device 1 is one of product manufacturing devices arranged on a product manufacturing line for manufacturing products such as foods and industrial products, and is a device for weighing a plurality of products and discharging a predetermined weight or a certain number of products. Is.

<Structure> [Outline] FIG. 2 is a schematic side view showing the structure of the combination weighing device. The combination weighing device 1 includes a dispersion feeder 2, a radiation feeder 3, a pool hopper 4, a weighing hopper 5, a collecting and discharging chute 6, an operation box 7 and a controller 8 (see FIG. 3). Radiant feeder 3, pool hopper 4,
The weighing hoppers 5 are arranged in a circle.

The associated radiation feeder 3, pool hopper 4 and weighing hopper 5 are called a head. [Configuration of each part of the combination weighing device 1]
It is a flat conical table member. Dispersion feeder 2
Is a supply conveyor 9 provided above the dispersion feeder 2.
Receive the supply of objects to be weighed from 0. The dispersion feeder 2 is vibrated by an electromagnet (not shown) provided below the dispersion feeder 2 and conveys the objects to be weighed supplied to the upper surface in the circumferential direction while dispersing them in the circumferential direction, and supplies the objects to be weighed to the radiation feeder 3.

The radiation feeder 3 is a sheet metal member formed by bending a stainless steel plate, and is arranged around the dispersion feeder 2. The radiating feeder 3 vibrates by an electromagnet (not shown) provided in the lower part thereof, conveys the object to be weighed in the longitudinal direction, and supplies the object to be weighed to the pool hopper 4 in the same head. The carrying capacity of each radiation feeder 3 is adjusted by the vibration amplitude and vibration time of the electromagnet.
As a result, the weight of the objects to be weighed held in each pool hopper 4 is controlled to fall within the predetermined range.

The pool hopper 4 is arranged below the tip of each radiation feeder 3 and temporarily stores the objects to be weighed supplied from the radiation feeder 3. Pool hopper 4
The gate 4a provided in the lower portion is opened according to an instruction from the control unit 8 (described later), and the objects to be weighed are supplied to the weighing hopper 5 in the same head. The weighing hoppers 5 are the pool hoppers 4
Is arranged immediately below the weight of the object to be weighed supplied from the pool hopper 4 by the load cell 9 (see FIG. 3). The weighing hopper 5 discharges to the collective discharge chute 6 by opening the gate 5a provided at the lower part according to an instruction from the control unit 8 (described later).

The load cell 9 is a weight measuring device for weighing an object held by each weighing hopper 5. The load cell 9 sends a weighing signal, which is the weighing result of the object to be weighed, to the control unit 8
Send to (below). The collecting and discharging chute 6 is a member that collects and discharges the objects to be measured discharged from the weighing hopper 5 downward.

The operation box 7 is a member for responding to the user of the combination weighing device 1, and inputs the settings of the combination weighing device 1 and displays the state of the combination weighing device 1. The operation box 7 includes a touch panel 70. The touch panel 70 is, for example, a liquid crystal display (LCD), and has a “MAIN MENU” screen 10
(Operation screen), "PRODUCTION" screen 40,
Display the "ASSISTANT" screen (guidance screen), etc. "MAIN MENU" screen 10 and "PRODUC
The “TION” screen 40 is a screen showing the operation content to be performed by the combination weighing device 1, and the “ASSISTANT” screen is a screen for guiding the operation content according to the procedure. These screens will be described later in detail. In addition, the touch panel 7
0 is a member that has both input and display, and the user of the combination weighing device 1 inputs to the combination weighing device 1 by pressing a button or the like displayed on the touch panel 70.

The control unit 8 controls the combination weighing device 1. The control unit 8 controls the combination weighing of the objects to be weighed and the display of the screen on the touch panel 70. FIG. 3 shows a block diagram of the control. The control unit 8 is C
A PU (not shown), a memory 80 and the like are provided. Control unit 8
Is connected to the dispersion feeder 2, the radiation feeder 3, the pool hopper 4, the weighing hopper 5, and the operation box 7, and controls each part. The controller 8 is also connected to the load cell 9 and receives a weighing signal from the load cell 9. The weighing data received from the load cell 9 is stored in the memory 80. Image data is also stored in the memory 80, and the control unit 8 causes the touch panel 70 to display the image data stored in the memory 80.

<Weighing Operation> Next, the weighing operation performed by the combination weighing device 1 will be described with reference to FIG. First, the objects to be weighed are conveyed to the pool hopper 4 by the supply conveyor 90, the dispersion feeder 2, and the radiation feeder 3. When any of the weighing hoppers 5 provided directly under each pool hopper 4 is empty, the control unit 8 sends a signal to open the gate 4a of the pool hopper 4 in the same head as the empty weighing hopper 5, The objects to be weighed held by the pool hopper 4 are supplied to the weighing hopper 5.

The objects to be weighed held in each weighing hopper 5 are
The weight is measured by a load cell 9 provided in each weighing hopper 5. The weighing signal output from each load cell 9 is
It is sent to the control unit 8. Then, the weighing signal value of the load cell 9 is stored in the memory 80 as the weight of the object to be weighed held in the weighing hopper 5. The control unit 8 performs a combination calculation based on the weight value of the objects to be weighed held in each weighing hopper 5 according to the combination calculation program stored in the memory 80 so that the weight value becomes a predetermined weight value. As a result of performing the combination calculation, the control unit 8 selects a plurality of weighing hoppers 5. As a result, the control unit 8 causes the selected weighing hopper 5 to
A signal is sent to open the gate 5a, and the objects held in the weighing hopper 5 are discharged to the collecting discharge chute 6. The discharged object to be weighed is supplied to the subsequent apparatus for processing.

<Display of touch panel 70> In this combination weighing device 1, on the touch panel 70 of the operation box 7,
A screen showing information such as the status and setting of the combination weighing device 1 and the operation content to be performed by the combination weighing device 1 is displayed.
A button for instructing the operation content to be performed by the combination weighing device 1 is displayed on the touch panel 70, and the user of the combination weighing device 1 inputs the corresponding operation content by touching the button on the screen. can do.

Various screens displayed on the touch panel 70 will be described below. The users of the combination weighing device 1 are mainly considered to be an operator who operates the combination weighing device 1 to manufacture a product and an engineer who sets up and maintains the combination weighing device 1. In 1, the user of the combination weighing device 1 is
You can select the screen to be displayed.

[MAIN MENU screen] FIG.
The "IN MENU" screen 10 is shown. This "MAIN M
The "ENU" screen 10 is a screen that is mainly displayed when an operator performs setting and operation of the combination weighing device 1. The operator can input the setting and the operation content by touching the button corresponding to the operation content desired by the operator among the plurality of buttons appearing on the screen 10. On the "MAIN MENU" screen 10,
Model 10a in which the combination weighing device 1 is three-dimensionally represented
And the currently selected preset content 10b are displayed. Further, on the “MAIN MENU” screen 10, a “PRESET” button 110, a “ZERO” button 120, a “DRAIN” button 130, and a “FULL” button.
"OPEN" button 140, "PRINT" button 15
0, a “POWER” button 160, a “START” button 170, and an “ASSISTANT” button 200 are displayed.

When the "PRESET" button 110 is pressed, the "SELECT PRESET" screen 1 shown in FIG. 5 is displayed.
1 is displayed. The “SELECT PRESET” screen 11 is a screen for selecting a desired setting from preset settings. On this screen 11, the product name of the product for which combination weighing is performed for each preset number,
A table 11a in which the target weight, the weighing speed, etc. are described is displayed. The operator selects and inputs a desired setting on this screen 11. When the "EXIT" button 111 on the screen is pressed, the screen returns to the "MAIN MENU" screen 10.

When the "ZERO" button 120 is pressed,
"ZERO ADJUSTMENT" screen 1 shown in FIG.
2 is displayed. "ZERO ADJUSTMENT"
The screen 12 is a screen for performing zero point correction of the weighing hopper 5. On this screen 12, the weight 12a of the object held by each weighing hopper 5 and the "RESTART" button 1
21 and an "EXIT" button 122 are displayed.
The weight 12a of the object held by each weighing hopper 5 is displayed in a circle corresponding to the actual arrangement of the weighing hoppers 5.
When the operator presses the “RESTART” button 121, the zero point correction is performed on each weighing hopper 5. When the operator presses the "EXIT" button 122,
The screen returns to the "MAIN MENU" screen 10.

When the "DRAIN" button 130 is pressed, the "DRAIN" screen 13 shown in FIG. 7 is displayed.
The “DRAIN” screen 13 is a screen for discharging the objects to be weighed held by the weighing hopper 5. Similar to the "ZERO ADJUSTMENT" screen 12, the screen 13 displays the weight 13a of the object held by each weighing hopper 5.
Is displayed. The operator can click "START" on the screen.
By pressing the button 131 or the “STOP” button 132, the object held by the weighing hopper 5 can be discharged. When the operator presses the “EXIT” button 133, the screen returns to the “MAIN MENU” screen 10.

When the "FULL OPEN" button 140 is pressed, the "FULLLOPEN LOCK" shown in FIG.
The "MENU" screen 14 is displayed. "FULL OPE
"NLOCK MENU" screen 14 is a combination weighing device 1
3 is a screen for discharging the objects to be weighed from each member.
On this screen 14, the objects to be weighed held in the target member are displayed with "OPEN" button 141 and "CLOSE".
With the button 142, the target member can be ejected. Also, buttons 143, 144, 145, 1 showing the dispersion feeder 2, the radiation feeder 3, the pool hopper 4, the weighing hopper 5, and the collecting and discharging chute 6 on the screen.
46 and 147 are displayed, and the operator can select a target member by pressing these buttons 143, 144, 145, 146 and 147.
Further, when a certain member is selected, the color of the corresponding portion of the three-dimensional model 14a displayed on the screen changes, so that the operator can easily recognize the selected member. For example, in FIG. 8, the button 146 indicating the weighing hopper 5 is pressed, and the color of the portion 14b corresponding to the weighing hopper of the three-dimensional model 14a is changed. Further, when the object to be weighed is discharged from the target member, the actual operation of the combination weighing device 1 is represented by the animation of the model 14a on the screen. When the operator presses the "EXIT" button 148, the screen returns to the "MAIN MENU" screen 10.

When the "PRINT" button 150 is pressed, the current settings are printed out. "POW
When the “ER” button 160 is pressed, the power supply of the driving part of the combination weighing device 1 is turned on / off. "STAR
When the "T" button 170 is pressed, the combination weighing device 1 starts combination weighing under the set conditions.

When the "ASSISTANT" button 200 is pressed, the "ASSISTANT" screen is displayed.
The “ASSISTANT” screen will be described in detail below. [Selection of Assistant Function] The combination weighing device 1 can perform various operations of the combination weighing device 1 from the "MAIN MENU" screen 10 as described above. "MAIN
On the "MENU" screen 10, buttons showing a plurality of operation contents are displayed, which is convenient because various operations can be concentrated. However, an operator who is unfamiliar with the operation of the combination weighing device 1 may not understand which button should be pressed. The combination weighing device 1 has an assistant function for explaining, on the touch panel 70, information necessary for properly operating the combination weighing device 1. Below, "AS
The "SIANTANT" screen will be described.

First, when the main power source of the combination weighing device 1 is turned on, the "ACCESS SELVEL" screen 3 shown in FIG. 9 is displayed.
0 is displayed. In this screen, "OPERATOR"
Button 201, "SITE ENGINEER" button 310, "INSTALLATION" 311 button,
And a MAINT SERVICE ”button 312 is displayed. These buttons 201, 310, 311 and 3
Reference numeral 12 denotes a button for selecting an operation level of a user who operates the combination weighing device 1, and each level is indicated by the number of colored lamps. It should be noted that the greater the number of colored lamps, the higher the operation level of the user, that is, the fact that the operator is familiar with and understands the operation of the combination weighing device 1. The "OPERATOR" button 201 is a button selected by a normal operator who works on the manufacturing line. The other buttons 310, 311 and 312 are buttons that are selected by an engineer having a higher operation level than the operator and performing installation and maintenance work of the combination weighing device 1. In the memory 80 of the control unit 8, each operation level and “ASSISTANT” set for each operation level are set.
Whether or not the screen can be displayed is stored, and the screen to be displayed next is determined according to the operation level selected on the screen 30. Here, "OPERATOR" button 20
It is stored that when "1" is selected, the "ASSISTANT" screen is displayed, and when the other buttons 310, 311 and 312 are pressed, the "ASSISTANT" screen is not displayed.

When the buttons 310, 311 and 312 other than the "OPERATOR" button 201 are pressed,
The “PASSWORD” screen 31 shown in 0 is displayed.
On the "PASSWORD" screen 31, the user inputs a password corresponding to each operation level. When the correct password is entered, "MAIN" for initial setting shown in FIG.
The "MENU" screen 32 is displayed. On this screen 32, "PROD.SET" button 321 and "M / C S
Buttons for performing operations necessary for initial setting and maintenance work such as the “ET” button 322 are displayed. Also,
When the “POWER” button 330 is pressed, the “MAIN MENU” screen 33 for engineers shown in FIG. 12 is displayed. On this screen 33, in addition to the display contents of the normal "MAINMENU" screen 10 for operators, buttons 321 and 322 for performing operations necessary for the initial setting and maintenance work of the combination weighing device 1 described above are displayed.

"ACCESS LEVEL" shown in FIG.
On screen 30, "OPERATOR" button 201
When is pressed, “START-UP AS” shown in FIG. 13 is displayed.
The "SIANTANT" screen 20 is displayed. This screen 20
Then, select "YE" to turn on / off the assistant function.
An “S” button 210 and a “NO” button 211 are displayed. Here, when the "NO" button 211 is pressed, the above-mentioned "MAIN MENU" screen 10 for the operator is displayed. When the “YES” button 210 is pressed, the “ASSISTANT” screens shown in FIGS. 14 to 22 are displayed.

["ASSISTANT" screen] Below,
The "ASSISTANT" screen will be described. FIG.
When the "YES" button 210 is pressed on the "START-UP ASSISTANT" screen 20 shown in, the "POWER UP" screen 21 shown in FIG. 14 is displayed. The “POWER UP” screen 21 is a screen for instructing the operator to first press the “POWER” button 220. In this screen, 3 of the combination weighing device 1
The dimensional model 21a and the "POWER" button 220 are displayed. Also, an instruction 21b that the instruction to press the "POWER" button and that the power of the combination weighing device 1 is turned on when the button is pressed are displayed, and "POWER" is displayed.
An arrow 21c indicating the "R" button is displayed. Also, "P
The “OWER” button 220 is displayed blinking.

When the "POWER" button 220 is pressed, the "CONFIRM RESET" screen 22 shown in FIG. 15 is displayed. "CONFIRM PRESET"
The screen 22 is a screen for guiding the user to confirm the preset contents. On this screen 22, the three-dimensional model 22a of the combination weighing device 1, the preset content 22b currently selected, and the "PRESET" button 22 are displayed.
1 and “ACCEPT” button 230 are displayed. If you want to change the current preset, click "PR
An explanation 22c instructing to press the "ESET" button, an arrow 22d indicating the "PRESET" button 221, and an explanation 22e and "ACC" instructing to press the "ACCEPT" button 230 if the current preset is acceptable.
An arrow 22f indicating the “EPT” button 230 is displayed.

When the "PRESET" button 221 is pressed, the "SELECT PRESET" screen 1 shown in FIG. 5 is displayed.
1 is displayed. When the operator selects a desired preset and presses the "EXIT" button 111, the screen returns to the "CONFIRM PRESET" screen 22 shown in FIG.
When the "ACCEPT" button 230 is pressed, "WHZERO ADJUSTMEN" shown in FIGS. 16 to 18 is displayed.
The "T" screen is displayed. "WH ZERO ADJUS
The "TMENT" screen is a screen for guiding to perform zero point correction of the weighing hopper 5.

First, "WH ZERO A" shown in FIG.
The “DJUSTMENT” screen 23 is displayed. On this screen 23, the three-dimensional model 23 a of the combination weighing device 1, the “START” button 240, and the “EXIT” button 24
1 and are displayed. Three-dimensional model 2 of combination weighing device 1
The portion 23b representing the weighing hopper 5 of 3a is discolored so that it can be easily distinguished from other members. Then, on the screen 23, the discolored portion is the weighing hopper 5,
When the "START" button is pressed, the explanation 23c that the zero point correction of the weighing hopper 5 is carried out and that the weighing value of the weighing hopper 5 starts from zero by the zero point correction is displayed. Further, the "START" button 240 is displayed blinking.

When the "START" button 240 is pressed, the screen 2 showing that the zero point correction is being performed as shown in FIG.
4 is displayed. On this screen 24, a scale 24a indicating how much time has elapsed with respect to the time required to complete the zero correction is displayed. Further, an explanation 24b indicating that the system is waiting while the zero point correction is being performed is displayed. Further, during this period, the “START” button 240 and the “EXIT” button 241 do not accept the input, and the “S” button is pressed.
Marks 24c and 24d indicating that the input is not accepted are displayed on the "TART" button 240 and the "EXIT" button 241.

When the zero point correction is completed, a screen 25 indicating that the zero point correction is completed is displayed as shown in FIG. On this screen 25, "EXIT" is displayed after the zero correction is completed.
An explanation 25a for instructing to press the button 260 to proceed to the next screen is displayed. Also, the "EXIT" button 26
0 is displayed blinking. When the "EXIT" button 260 is pressed, "DF ZERO AD" shown in FIGS. 19 to 21 is displayed.
The “JUSTMENT” screens 26, 27, 28 are displayed. "DF ZERO ADJUSTMENT" screen 2
Reference numerals 6, 27, and 28 are screens for guiding to perform zero point correction of the distributed feeder 2.

First, on the screen 26 shown in FIG. 19, the three-dimensional model 26a of the combination weighing device 1, the "START" button 270 and the "EXIT" button 271 are displayed.
In the three-dimensional model 26a of the combination weighing device 1, the portion 26b corresponding to the dispersion feeder 2 is discolored, which makes it easy to distinguish it from other members. Also, the discolored portion 26
After confirming that b is the dispersion feeder 2 and that there is no object to be weighed on the dispersion feeder 2, the "START" button 27
The explanation 26c indicates that 0 is pressed, the zero point of the distributed feeder 2 is corrected by this, and if there is an object to be weighed on the distributed feeder 2, the "EXIT" button 271 is pressed to proceed to the next screen. Is displayed. Also, "STA
The “RT” button 270 is displayed blinking.

When the "START" button 270 is pressed, as shown in FIG.
0 and a screen 27 indicating that the zero correction is being performed as shown in FIG. 21 and a screen 28 indicating that the zero correction is completed are sequentially displayed. After the screen 28 indicating that the zero-point correction is completed is displayed, or when the "EXIT" button 271 is pressed on the screen 26 shown in FIG. 19, "PRODUCTION STANDBY" shown in FIG. 22 is displayed.
The screen 29 is displayed. "PRODUCTION ST
The “ANDBY” screen 29 is a screen for informing that the product is ready to be weighed. On this screen 29, the three-dimensional model 29a of the combination weighing device 1 and the preset contents 29b currently selected are displayed. In addition, "S
"TART" button 290 and "START" button 29
An arrow 29c for instructing to press 0 is displayed.

When the "START" button 290 is pressed, the assistant function is ended and the combination weighing is started.
In addition, "ASSISTANT" screen shows
"ANT" button 200 is displayed, and ASSIST
When the ANT button is pressed, the assistant function is turned off and "MAIN" is displayed even in the middle of the "ASSISTANT" screen.
You can proceed to the "MENU" screen 10.

"MAIN MENU" screen 10 and "PR"
When the "START" buttons 170, 290 are pressed on the "PRODUCTION STANDBY" screen 29 to start the combination weighing, "PRODUCTI" shown in FIG.
The "ON" screen 40 is displayed. On this screen 40, the three-dimensional model 40a of the weighing hopper 5 and the preset content 40b currently selected are displayed. The three-dimensional model 40a of the weighing hopper 5 is arranged in a circular shape like the actual weighing hopper 5, and the selected weighing hopper 5 participating in the combination weighing, the weighing hopper 5 not participating in the combination, and the empty weighing hopper 5 are included. And the like, corresponding marks 40c are displayed. Further, a correspondence diagram 40d for explaining which mark indicates what state is displayed on the side of the three-dimensional model 40a of the weighing hopper 5. Further, the total weight 40e of the objects to be weighed in the weighing hopper 5 combined by the combination weighing is displayed. When the "STOP" button 401 displayed on the screen 40 is pressed, the above-mentioned "M" for the operator is displayed.
The "AIN MENU" screen 10 is displayed.

When the assistant function is turned on and the "MAIN MENU" screen 10 is displayed and is left unoperated for a certain period of time, "WH ZERO ADJUSTMEN" shown in FIG. 16 is automatically displayed.
The "T" screen 23 is displayed, and the user is again instructed to perform zero point correction. <Characteristics> (1) In this combination weighing device 1, the operator
The operation may be performed according to the procedure shown on the "SISTANT" screen. Therefore, in this combination weighing device 1, even an operator unfamiliar with the operation of the combination weighing device 1 can appropriately operate the combination weighing device 1. Of the users of the combination weighing device 1, operators who carry out product manufacturing operations often do not have specialized knowledge about the weighing device, and in order to perform accurate weighing, it is necessary to perform zero point correction before weighing. Sometimes you do not understand that there is. Even if most operators understand such an operation, if the operator who has little experience using the combination weighing device 1 operates it, he / she may forget to perform the zero point correction. This may cause an error in the measured value. In addition, the operator may make a mistake in selecting a preset or may forget to select a preset. However, in this combination weighing device 1,
The “ASSISTANT” screen guides the operating procedure.
Further, on the “ASSISTANT” screen, unnecessary operation buttons are not displayed, and necessary operation buttons are displayed in a blinking manner so that they are displayed in an easy-to-understand manner. In addition, "ASS
The explanation of the significance of the operation content shown on the “ISTANT” screen and the result when the operation is performed is also displayed. Therefore, in this combination weighing device 1, even an inexperienced operator as described above can easily understand the operation content and the operation procedure, and can appropriately operate the combination weighing device 1.

(2) In this combination weighing device 1, "AS
The combination weighing device 1 is three-dimensionally displayed on the "SIANTANT" screen and other operation screens, and the portion where the operation is performed is discolored. In addition, the operation of the combination weighing device 1 is displayed as an animation. Therefore, the operator can confirm the actual operation of the combination weighing device 1 by the animation on the screen, and can more easily understand the operation content. Thereby, even an operator unfamiliar with the combination weighing device 1 can appropriately operate the combination weighing device 1.

(3) In this combination weighing device 1, "ST
"ART-UP ASSISTANT" screen 20, "AC
"CESS LEVEL" screen 30, "ASSISTAN"
The “T” button 200 allows the assistant function to be turned on or off. The "ASSISTANT" screen is convenient because it guides the operation procedure and allows an appropriate operation to be performed, but some operators are familiar with the operation contents of the combination weighing device 1 and do not need the guide screen. In some cases. In this combination weighing device 1,
If the "ASSISTANT" screen is unnecessary, the assistant function may be turned off, and if the "ASSISTANT" screen is necessary, the assistant function may be turned on. Therefore, in the case of an operator who can perform an appropriate operation without the "ASSISTANT" screen,
Omit the “ASSISTANT” screen and directly enter “MAIN
It is possible to efficiently operate the combination weighing device 1 by operating the “MENU” screen 10.

In particular, the "ACCESS LEV" shown in FIG.
On the “EL” screen 30, the “OPERATOR” button 20
When any button other than 1 is pressed, "ASSISTAN
Do not go to the "T" screen. At the operator level, where the operation level is considered to be not too high, "ASSISTAN
"START" ASSI to select the necessity of "T" screen
After displaying the "START" screen 20, "ASSISTA"
The "NT" screen is displayed, and the "ASSISTANT" screen is not displayed at other levels where the operation level is considered to be high. That is, in this combination weighing device 1, the user
When the user presses the corresponding button on the "ACCESS DEVEL" screen 30, the "ASSISTANT" screen is displayed based on whether or not the "ASSISTANT" screen corresponding to the user's level stored in the memory 80 can be displayed.
Accordingly, the combination weighing device 1 can be efficiently operated according to the operation level of the user. Other Embodiments In the above embodiment, the combination weighing device 1
The present invention is applied to the above, but may be applied to other product manufacturing apparatuses. For example, the present invention may be applied to a packaging device that packages a product by covering it with a film. That is, "ASS" that guides the operation contents of the packaging device according to the procedure such as the setting of the film and the procedure of the packaging operation.
The "ISTANT" screen may be displayed on the touch panel of the packaging device, and the three-dimensional model of the packaging device may be displayed on the touch panel. The same applies to a quality check device such as a weight checker, a metal detector, an X-ray inspection device, etc. for inspecting the quality of a completed product, a cardboard caser for packaging a completed product in a box, and the like.

[0050]

In the product manufacturing apparatus according to the present invention, the display section displays the guide screen for guiding the operation contents of the product manufacturing apparatus according to the procedure. Therefore, the user of the product manufacturing apparatus may input the operation content according to the guidance on the guidance screen. As a result, with this product manufacturing apparatus, even an inexperienced user can appropriately perform the operation. The present invention is particularly effective because many of the product manufacturing apparatuses arranged on the product manufacturing line perform relatively complicated operations and the input operation contents are often complicated.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an external view of a combination weighing device.

FIG. 2 is a schematic side view showing the configuration of a combination weighing device.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram of control.

FIG. 4 is a diagram of a “MAIN MENU” screen.

FIG. 5 is a diagram of a “SELECT PRESET” screen.

FIG. 6 is a diagram of a “ZERO ADJUSTMENT” screen.

FIG. 7 is a diagram of a “DRAIN” screen.

[FIG. 8] “FULL OPEN LOCK MENU”
Screen illustration.

FIG. 9 is a diagram of an “ACCESS LEVEL” screen.

FIG. 10 is a diagram of a “PASSWORD” screen.

FIG. 11 is a diagram of a “MAIN MENU” screen for initial setting.

FIG. 12 is a diagram of a “MAIN MENU” screen for engineers.

[Fig. 13] "START-UP ASSISTANT"
Screen illustration.

FIG. 14 is a diagram of a “POWER UP” screen.

FIG. 15 is a diagram of a “CONFIRM PRESET” screen.

[Fig. 16] "WH ZERO ADJUSTMENT"
Screen illustration.

FIG. 17 shows "WH ZER" indicating that the zero point is being corrected.
Of the "ADJUSTMENT" screen.

FIG. 18 shows "WH ZE" indicating that the zero point correction is completed.
Of the RO ADJUSTMENT screen.

[Fig. 19] "DF ZERO ADJUSTMENT"
Screen illustration.

FIG. 20 shows "DF ZER" indicating that zero correction is in progress.
Of the "ADJUSTMENT" screen.

FIG. 21 shows "DF ZE" indicating that the zero point correction is completed.
Of the RO ADJUSTMENT screen.

FIG. 22: “PRODUCTION STANDBY”
Screen illustration.

FIG. 23 is a diagram of a “PRODUCTION” screen.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Combination weighing device (product manufacturing device) 20 "START-UP ASSISTAN
"T" screen (selection means) 30 "ACCESS LEVEL" screen (selection means) 70 Touch panel (display section, operation section) 80 Memory (storage means) 200 "ASSISTANT" button (selection means)

   ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continued front page    (72) Inventor Hiroe Konishi             1 959 Shimohagi, Ritto City, Shiga Prefecture             Fern Shiga Office F term (reference) 3C100 AA38 BB01 EE14                 5E501 AC02 AC37 BA05 BA13 CA04                       CB05 DA14 EA05 EA10 FA03                       FA05 FA27 FA43 FA45

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A product manufacturing apparatus arranged on a product manufacturing line, the display displaying an operation screen showing operation contents to be performed by the product manufacturing apparatus, and a guide screen for guiding the operation contents according to a procedure. A product manufacturing apparatus comprising: a unit; and an operation unit for inputting the operation content. 2. The product manufacturing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the display unit three-dimensionally displays the product manufacturing apparatus on the operation screen or the guide screen. 3. The product manufacturing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the display unit displays the operation of the product manufacturing apparatus as an animation on the operation screen or the guide screen. 4. The product manufacturing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising selection means for selecting whether or not to display the guide screen. 5. The storage device further includes a storage unit that stores an operation level of a user who operates the product manufacturing apparatus and whether or not the guide screen corresponding to the operation level can be displayed, and the selection unit includes the storage unit. The product manufacturing apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the guide screen is displayed based on whether or not the guide screen stored in the means is displayed.